Liz Navratil
Reporter
West metroNavratil worked in Pennsylvania, where she covered state government and crime – and sometimes both at once. She was part of teams that won the Pulitzer Prize for Breaking News in 2019 and 2021.
Latest from Liz Navratil
Twin Cities
Property taxes are rising across Twin Cities area — here’s where they’re increasing the most
Every county across the Twin Cities is raising its property tax levy next year, even as home values level off.
November 23, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka passes new dog leash rules, considers adding more off-leash areas
Minnetonka officials said they hoped to clear up confusion that resulted from existing rules, which allow dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands.
November 20, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnesota state auditor ends review of controversial Orono land deals
State Auditor Julie Blaha said was no reason for her office to continue looking at the matter, but she left some questions for the courts or voters to decide.
November 15, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Minnetonka considers tightening dog leash rules
Minnetonka allows dogs to be off leash if they’re “at heel” and obedient to commands. Officials say that, and a mix of rules at Purgatory Park, has led to some confusion.
November 14, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space
The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Elections
Bloomington residents decide to keep ranked-choice voting
The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.
November 6, 2024
Elections
South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul
Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
Orono City Council member resigns, leading to more political turnover
Council Member Matt Johnson resigned Tuesday. His departure came one week after voters selected a new mayor and two other new council members.
November 13, 2024
Twin Cities Suburbs
The Depot in Hopkins reopens, bringing back youth hangout and event space
The longtime coffeehouse shut down in 2023 amid financial challenges. The reopened trailside facility offers a scaled back snack bar and drip coffee.
November 8, 2024
Elections
Bloomington residents decide to keep ranked-choice voting
The city has been using ranked-choice voting since 2021 to select the mayor and City Council members. A question on the November ballot asked voters if they wanted to repeal it.
November 6, 2024
Elections
South metro elections: Mayor Jimmy Francis re-elected in South St. Paul
Elsewhere in the south metro, incumbents retained seats on Lakeville and Shakopee city councils, and Northfield chose a new mayor.
November 6, 2024